Best Instagram locations in London
In an age where social media dominates our social and cultural lives, London has some of the best locations for photography enthusiasts. Spending a holiday in London offers plenty of such opportunities for keen Instagrammers, looking to share their travel experiences with friends and family. From stunning landscapes to architectural marvels, there are plenty of amazing sights to capture for posterity.
If you have a trip planned to London, the
hotels in Shoreditch are a great location to set up camp in the city. There are plenty of entertainment venues, shopping and dining options to explore in this part of town.
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Some of the best Instagram spots to visit in London are:
Kensington Palace: One of the most architecturally striking locations in London is Kensington Palace. There is no dearth of photographic locations here. In fact, the numerous spots all around the palace overwhelm visitors. Find a spot best suited for the time of day with the right ambient light conditions, and who knows you might come with a prize-winning picture for sure. Just ensure to drop in early to avoid the throngs of visitors to the palace.
London’s legendary red phone booths: There is nothing more iconic in the city than its world-famous red phone booths. While most of them have been removed for lack of practical use in a mobile-driven digital world, there are still a few to be found in parts of the city. Bloomsbury is one such location and if you want to capture a classic, drop in at the area to photograph and get photographed in the red booth amidst its elegant surroundings. An Instagram moment if there ever is one!
Borough Market: A haven for food lovers, Borough Market offers a selection of eclectic food dishes both British and from across the world. Take a tour of the markets with its attractively decorated stalls filled with the most delicious and beautiful stalls perfect to snap some great photos.
A traditional English afternoon tea: There is nothing more quintessentially British than a traditional afternoon tea experience! It could be indulged at any time in the afternoon and comes in a stylishly packaged multi-tiered tray with an assortment of stunningly attractive delicacies. The experience is enhanced even further when served in the elegant surroundings of any of the fine Montcalm hotel restaurants, which make for a picture perfect moment.
The View from the Shard: While London has many fabulous vantage points, the view from the Shard is probably among the best. It is the highest viewing platform in the city and offers the most picture perfect views to capture on film. On a bright sunny day, there are breathtaking views of iconic landmarks like the London Bridge, the Tower of London, The Thames River and plenty more. The perfect location for terrific photos for your Instagram account!